Goodman was an all-state wide receiver and defensive back at Eastside High School in Taylors, South Carolina.

He had a pass breakup in the end zone and five solo tackles, including one for a loss, in his first career start against the New Orleans Saints the following week.

Against the Packers on November 10, Goodman registered two pass breakups and five tackles (four solo) before being forced out of the game with a thumb injury.

Nevertheless, during season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on December 29, Goodman had a career-high nine tackles and also recorded his first career interception on a pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

He suffered a dislocated shoulder against the Minnesota Vikings on September 21, and was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve four days later.

He recorded his lone interception in the season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 12, picking off a Rex Grossman pass.

He started the final four games of the season filling in for injured cornerback Fernando Bryant, and recorded five tackles and a forced fumble against the Bears on December 26.

His first interception of the year came in a 13–10 win over the Cleveland Browns on October 23, when he picked off a Trent Dilfer pass in the fourth quarter to help preserve the victory.

[5] Ankle and knee injuries to Dolphins cornerback Travis Daniels allowed Goodman to see significant playing time throughout the season.

While he did not nab an interception on the year and the Dolphins' secondary struggled as a unit, Goodman was the team's most consistent downfield cover corner in 2006.

He suffered a shoulder injury against the New York Jets on December 25, and was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve the following day.

It would be the second time during the season a shoulder injury had permanently forced him out of a contest against the rival Jets, with the first such occasion taking place more than two months prior on October 15.

In 2009, Goodman had 44 tackles, and 5 interceptions, 1 sack, and a fumble recovery ran back for 30 yards into the end zone.